sick building
noun
A building, typically a large, older, relatively poorly maintained office building, in which occupants report an increased incidence of non-specific upper respiratory and other symptoms (sick building syndrome), which have been attributed to factors such as temperature, humidity, indoor air pollutants, noise levels, and visual display units; also in extended use.
Origin
1980s; earliest use found in Progressive Architecture.
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